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I believe in the saying, “readers are leaders”. It is through reading that we learn more and gain new perspectives about ourselves and the world around us. Plus, reading makes you smarter. It is the most powerful tool for acquiring more knowledge. That said, we encourage you to start reading more and get cozy in your reading chair. If you are looking for best books for men to lose yourself in, then you came to the right place.

Regardless of whether you read a lot or not, we have compiled a list of books every man should read. These books should form the foundation of your library.

The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald

This American novel is a classic. Set on the East Coast of the roaring ‘20s, The Great Gatsby is magical and majestic. This is the tale of the incredibly wealthy Jay Gatsby, who tried to reinvent himself just to win back the woman he loved, Daisy Bucahan.

This book will give you a glimpse into the high life of the roaring twenties and regales you with stories of lavish parties at the Gatsby mansion.

Lord of the Flies – William Golding

Set at an unchartered island, Lord of the Flies tells about a story of a group of boys and their disastrous attempt at governing themselves. It focuses on the struggle for power, as well as the unspeakable things men will do when taken outside the order of civilization.

Lord of the Flies is a novel about self-governance and instincts. It is one of the best books for men every guy out there should read and learn from.

The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner is a beautifully written novel that is set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. The book focuses on the heartbreaking, unforgettable story of the unlikely friendship of a rich boy and the son of his father’s servant.

The Kite Runner is a classic, one-of-a-kind novel that has touched the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. It was the novel that started the career of one of America’s most treasured writers.

1984 – George Owell

1984 offers political satirist, George Owell’s nightmare vision of a bureaucratic, totalitarian world and a poor stiff’s attempt at finding individuality. It resonates today more strongly that ever. Every reason to be demanding, sceptical, and watchful of your government is in there. The fact that he wrote this in the 1940’s may surprise you. It became one of the most significant novels of the 20th century that’s why we included it in our list of the best books for men. This book is George Owell’s gift to anyone who is experiencing their moment of political awakening.

The Call of the Wild – Jack London

The Call of the Wild follows domesticated dog forced to adapt into the chaos of Klondlike Gold Rush. Here, he was forced to survive in a harsh climate and dominate other dogs. Devotees of American literature as well as dog story enthusiasts will find this classic book a memorable and thrilling reading experience.

The Stand – Stephen King

Stephen King books can be terrifying. At times, they can be intimidating, but this post-apocalyptic horror turned fantasy adventure is something we would categorize as one of the best books he has written. It may be too long (1,400 pages to be exact), but it’s definitely a great read.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most compelling books ever written. It became an instant rage when it was first released in 1989. Upon reading this book, people have realized that their lives were headed in the wrong direction.

This book contains life-changing information. It focuses on timeless principles of human dignity, honesty, integrity, and fairness. If you understand and implement the ideals Stephen Covey has shared in this book, there should be no aspect of your life that should go untouched. Decades later, this book continues to be a best seller. We believe it is one of the best books for men.

The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking – Oliver Burkeman

This is a great book with a title that really stands out. Some of you may be wondering why we included this book on the list, but please bear with us.

If you naturally quite positive, this isn’t the book for you. Rather, this would be a great read for all you cynics out there. In this book, Burkeman argues that trying to make yourself happy often has the reverse effect. Sometimes, embracing negativity can actually be good for you.

How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie

Let’s face it. Not all self-help books can help solve your problems or fix your life. But there are some that have genuinely changed people’s life. This book is one of them.

How to Win Friends and Influence People is packed with rock-solid advice that a lot of men have claimed to have helped them reach their goals. In this book, you will learn some tips and strategies on how to make people think like you do, how to change people without resenting you, as well as how to make people like you.

This book is a timeless bestseller, and has sold more than 15 million copies since it was released in 1936. No doubt, it is one of the best books for men, and we highly recommend that you read it.

Life, as a man, isn’t easy.

Almost all books and resources on the Internet talk about the hardships of a woman, but people don’t talk about the difficulties that men face as they go through life. Whether it is about earning a livelihood or attracting women, things are never easy for men.

The good news is that there are a few things that can help men improve the quality of their life; and one of them is reading self-improvement books. Unfortunately, men often tend to become defensive about reading self-improvement books as they are too protective of their egos. But think again, your ego will take you nowhere; so it is best to accept the fact that no one is born perfect. You need to make yourself perfect.

Here is a list of 5 books that will help you get started towards the journey of self-improvement and become the man women dream of:

1. The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss

This one is a must-read for youth that are on the verge of joining their dream jobs and dedicating their lifetime to work. Most of us immerse ourselves in our work to the extent that we forget we have a life of our own. There are things we are passionate about and there are people who need us. We become so engrossed in our work (even though we do not want to) that our job titles become our self-descriptions.

The Four Hour Work Week is a book that helps the youth identify their passion and spend less time doing things they don’t like. Doing so helps you focus things that make you happy.

Alert – It definitely does not talk about how you can earn millions of dollars within a week or month. It encourages you to live life to the fullest and make the most of your youth!

2. Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck?: And Other Provocations by Seth Godin

In a blog post from Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck, the author says, “We’re surrounded by people who are busy getting their ducks in a row, waiting for just the right moment. . . Getting your ducks in a row is a fine thing to do. But deciding what you are going to do with that duck is a far more important issue.” This book will be your friend, philosopher and guide and help you venture into the no-comfort zone. It is powerful enough to make you feel the onset of a new age where you can get rid of everything you dislike and own everything you like.

If you are really keen on self-improvement, make sure you read this book.

3. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

“When you show yourself to the world and display your talents, you naturally stir all kinds of resentment, envy, and other manifestations of insecurity… you cannot spend your life worrying about the petty feelings of others.” – Robert Greene

The 48 Laws of Power talks about power and how people misuse it for their own benefits. We often give in to powerful people and do everything they want us to do, even if we do not support it. This book teaches you to rise above all this and protect yourself from people who may try to belittle you using their power.

The 48 Laws of Power offers a number of life lessons and teaches you how to use power for good. If you think people have been trying to manipulate you and use your skills to their advantage, read this book to empower yourself.

Do you know why some people are more successful than others? It is because they understand what they want and they know how to achieve it. In ‘The 7 Habits of Highly effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change’, Covey talks about the seven habits that one must adopt to become effective in achieving the goals of life. The book makes an attempt to change our view towards the world and ourselves. However, doing so isn’t easy. You need to try really hard to make things happen the way you want.

If you read the book and apply the learning with true dedication, it can make a real difference to your life. If you have the urge to learn more, this is the perfect book for you. Read the book to empower yourself and the people around you!

Who does not want to be rich? But, being good is even more important. The unedited version of ‘Think and Grow Rich’ is a masterpiece by Napoleon Hill. It talks about becoming rich and other aspects of life such as thinking positive (about life and yourself), not getting flustered even when you do not have enough money, etc.

Try to read the unedited version as the edited one omits important and controversial information. Get the unedited version to understand the true meaning of, ‘Riches can’t always be measured in money!’

Conclusion

There are a number of books on self-improvement, but the above are some of the masterpieces that can change your life for good. Whether or not you are an avid reader, these books are a must-read. So, grab them and rediscover life in a way you never knew before.

Sci-fi books are possibly one of the most imaginative pieces of content we can access today for unwinding. They’ve got it all: epic adventures, out of this world details that can truly be amazing, as well as surprisingly realistic political overviews (the time and technologies may change, but human nature stays the same). Perhaps only fantasy books can come in second after sci-fi books; hardcore fantasy fans may beg to differ and the matter is debatable, of course, but the fact remains that sci-fi books are among the few things that still manage to make us read nowadays.

The only thing holding many of us back from the reading is this: many popular sci-fi books come with the bad habit of being part of huge series stretching out numerous volumes. Contemplating how much more reading you actually have ahead of you is enough to postpone the reading of those wonderful sci-fi books indefinitely, or simply quit and just see some similar movies instead.

Here’s the good news: we have put together a brief list of top 5 great sci-fi books that aren’t part of a series, and that can open back your appetite for reading. That’s right: these 5 masterpieces are completely stand-alone and won’t overwhelm you with tens of volumes to go through. Our list could go on, but we decided to share these 5 ones for starters, and come back with more suggestions in the future.

1. Dark Run, by Mike Brooks

One of the most stunning debut works from a relatively young author, Dark Run was a pleasant surprise to all of its readers, managing to verge on a classic quality. The characters are clean-cut, the political complexity of our world fast forward into the future by about 200 years is deliciously plausible, and the mindfulness with which the author treats minority cultures is refreshing. If you fancy space smugglers, rebelliousness against corruption and an immersive world that doesn’t become overbearing with details, this is the book for you. You can find it on Amazon (in both paperback and Kindle editions).

2. Binti, by Nnedi Okorafor

If you like exploring non-Western writings in addition to being attracted to sci-fi books, then our next suggestion is definitely the right choice for you. It’s the story of an African girl, the first of her nation who gets accepted into a prestigious university on another planet, and about her journey to the new school which awaits. The predictable tale of a young and hopeful new student then gets intertwined with a classic sci-fi when her ship gets attacked. The ending will surprise you, and it would be safe to say that overall the book is nothing like you’d expect it to be, in a good way. You can find the book on Amazon.

3. Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson

Our next choice comes from a multi-awarded author for a change, so if you haven’t managed to read anything by him yet, this is the perfect entry to get you started. One of the most popular sci-fi books of the recent years, Snow Crash is about Sumerian mythology brought into the present and the future through the lens of a mega cyber intelligence. A pizza delivery boy in the normal world, Hiro (our main character) is also a warrior prince in the Metaverse (an alternate universe which coexists and intertwines with ours). Surely this is enough to peak your interest. You can find it on Amazon.

4. Arkwright, by Allen Steele

This newly released book has very high chances of becoming the next sci-fi book enthusiast Bible. It features classic, hard sci-fi imaginative works, with a multi-generational plot through various planets and space travel, as well as bow-down references to the most important sci-fi writers of all time. It also includes the setting of a colony in extra-terrestrial space, in deliciously elaborate details. If you’re usually a fan of works such as Asimov’s, then you’ll definitely enjoy this one as well. You can find it here.

5. Orleans, by Sherri Smith

If you liked the Fallout games, then you’ll definitely like Orleans. Set into an almost post-apocalyptic future, Sherri Smith’s novel tells the tale of a desolate and sinking Orleans, and of the surprising discovery that years after the cataclysms and the abandoning of the entire Gulf Coast, a new primate society was formed in its ruins. You can find the book on Amazon.

You may have heard about the dark web, also called darknet. It is the underground side of the internet, allegedly containing much more data than the ‘above’ version of the internet does. The version we know and use can be ‘seen’ by search engines (is indexed), while pages and all content in the dark web can only be accessed through special browsers, setting and permissions. This allows users to browse anonymously and under complete privacy. It is generally regarded as a dubious place, meant first and foremost for illegal activities, the trading of illegal services and so on.

Since many of today’s web dangers are somehow involved with the dark web, or even taking place solely through it, this issue has become of growing importance to security experts and the general public as well. Books about the dark web and its chief dangers, as well as purely informative content about how it works have started popping. Since, we’re probably going to hear a lot more about the darknet in the next years, we’ve put together this list of the top 5 books about the dark web which you should read.

1. The Dark Net: Inside the Digital Underworld, by Jamie Bartlett

The most comprehensive book written so far about the dark web, Jamie Bartlett’s recent masterpiece should be the first entry on everyone’s reading list. The only disclaimer or warning is that it may be a heavy read, more suitable for academic reading than an easy-weight, approachable read. You can find the book here.

2. WikiLeaks: Inside Julian Assange’s War on Secrecy, by Nev Schulman

Everyone has heard about Julian Assange and his famous WikiLeaks project, which made him one of the least liked people by the various governments exposed through his schemes. There are plenty of controversies surrounding him, but if you’d like to know more before making up your own mind on the topic, you should start with reading this book. It’s one of the most balanced account of the subject to be found on the current book market. You can find the book here.

This collection of studies and in-depth thought pieces allows people who were previously unfamiliar with the concept of cyberphobia understand exactly how this works and why it is dangerous. As crimes are so much harder to track and control online, especially due to the emergence of the dark web, new forms and opportunities of dangerous slopes mutate into the new waves of cybercrime. You can find the book here.

4. Cybersexism, by Laurie Penny

Similar to the book on cyberphobia, this new entry deals specifically with online harassment, revenge threads and other forms of cyberbullying, targeted towards a specific gender, and which are yet to be properly regulated. While on the dark web things get even more brutal, the phenomena is obviously present on the regular side of the internet as well. You can find it here.

5. So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, by Jon Ronson

Our last recommendation for books about the dark web is this bestseller, dealing with how shaming and cyberbullying go hand in hand, reaching new and dangerous heights. It also works as guide for victims of cybershaming, giving sound and empathetic advice for getting back on your feet. You can find the book here.

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